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Patent GB-189802902-A (GB)
Title: Improved Attachment Device for Harness and the like.
Inventor: EECKHOUT PIERRE VAN
Filed: 1898-02-04
Granted: 1898-11-26
Abstract: 2902. Eeckhout, P. van. Feb. 4. Fastenings for straps and bands. Rings A carried by the parts to be attached are respectively connected to a swivelling link M of keyhole form and a hook C with an enlarged head E. The head is gapped on one side to correspond with the projection T so that the hook must be turned through an angle, as shown in Fig. 4, before it can be attached or detached.
Patent GB-189803895-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Brakes for Cycles.
Inventor: LEFEBRE HEINRICH
Filed: 1898-02-16
Granted: 1898-11-12
Abstract: 3895. LefÞbre, H. Feb. 16. Speed indicators combined with automatic brakes for cycles. A friction-wheel, mounted in a fork, is attached to one arm of a lever h and is kept in driving contact with the tyre of the wheel by a spring R. The friction-wheel is provided with a movable weight so arranged that when the speed exceeds a certain limit the weight strikes a lever a which turns with it until it strikes a projection on the wheel. The lever a is connected by a lever v to a slide v<1> provided with a tooth v<2> adapted to engage one arm of a lever f, the other arm of which has a catch adapted to enter a recess in the brake rod. By the engagement of the movable weight with the lever a, the catch is withdrawn from the brake rod and the springs f<1> apply the brake. A disc s forms the long arm of a bellcrank lever fulcrumed at s<2>, and is connected by the short arm to the link v. When the link v moves, the disc s changes its position, thus indicating the speed. If it is desired to indicate any excess of speed without applying the brake, the tooth f<2> which is hinged to the lever f is turned aside so as not to engage with the slide v<1>.
Patent GB-189804621-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Arc Lamps.
Inventor: SPOONER ARTHUR FREEMORE
Filed: 1898-02-24
Granted: 1898-12-23
Abstract: 4621. Spooner, A. F., [Vassia, P.]. Feb. 24. Arc lamps.-An escapement lamp for continuous or alternating current is constructed as shown. The heavier upper carbon-holder B is hung by a cord, which passes round pulleys g, e, f to the lower holder. The pulleys g, e are carried in stationary bearings. The pulley e is connected by a ratchet-wheel with a pawl on an adjacent toothed wheel F, which is geared to a shaft carrying a fan K and a star-wheel K<1>. The pulley f is carried by a lever L, fulcrumed in the frame at l<1>, and movable between stops O, O<1> by the core of a shunt solenoid S acting in opposition to a spring R. The lever L also has a finger M, which engages and stops the star-wheel K<1> in the position shown. The arc is struck by the lowering of the pulley f and the lower carbon when the core of the solenoid rises in consequence of the carbons coming in contact. Feed of the carbons occurs when the core is pulled down sufficiently to free the finger M from the stop-wheel. The arc is surrounded by a small globe supported by the side tubes A, A<1>.
Patent GB-189812885-A (GB)
Title: A Substitute for Glass.
Inventor: PELMEAR GEORGE
Filed: 1898-07-16
Granted: 1899-07-08
Abstract: 12,885. Pelmear, G., Cummings, W. H., and Meggeson, W. R. July 16. Ornament cases.-Celluloid or celluloid composition is used as a substitute for glass in the manufacture of shades for the protection of artificial flowers, memorials to be placed on graves, &c.
Patent GB-189815838-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Soap Frames used in the Manufacture and Slabbing of Soap.
Inventor: HADFIELD HARRY
Filed: 1898-07-20
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 15,838. Hadfield, H. July 20. Soaps.-Relates t o improvements in soap frames such as are described in Specification No. 19,903, A.D. 1896. Fig. 2 shows an end view partly in section. The bottom i is supported o n a screw h which engages a nut g<1> formed on the ex terior as a bevelwheel. By turning the handle c the nut g<1> is rotated and the screw h and bottom i raised until the top of the soap comes in contact with the stops q<1>. Slabs are cut from the block of soap by The wires p<1> secured to the e travelling - frame o, o<1>, which slides upon the side tubes k and is operated by means of endless chains running on wheels n at each end of the frame, actuated by the handle q. One end of each wire p<1> is secured to a sleeve carrying a ratchet-wheel held by a spring detent so that the wires may be tightened when necessary. The cutting-mechanism is preferably clamped to the frame so that it may be removed and used elsewhere.
Patent GB-189819741-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Rims and Tyres of Cycles and other Vehicles.
Inventor: SWIFT JAMES RUSSELL
Filed: 1898-09-17
Granted: 1898-12-10
Abstract: 19,741. Swift, J. R. Sept. 17. Tyres, pneumatic; felloes or rims.- The tyre A is attached to the rim B by means of the hooked edges a, which take into the correspondingly-shaped edges b of the rim. Each edge of the tyre may have an airproof strip, which extends within the rim and forms an airtight joint with it. The rim is made airproof, but a separate inner air tuhe may be employed within the tyre. In the form shown in Fig. 3, a hoop may lie within each hook-shaped edge a.
Patent GB-189822590-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tea Products and in the Use thereof.
Inventor: ROGER JOHN
Filed: 1898-10-27
Granted: 1899-09-09
Abstract: 22,590. Roger, J. Oct. 27. Tea preparations.-The leaves of the tea plant, after they have been plucked and subjected to the withering process, are broken up and placed in water. They are subjected to alternate soaking and pressing processes until the leaves are exhausted. The resulting fluid is then distilled, preferably in vacuo. The first portion which distils over contains the essential oils, and is separated from the other portion, which is evaporated to a dry or a thick fluid state. The essential oils are extracted from the first portion by ether or some equivalent method. The dry or thick fluid matter constitutes a soluble extract of tea, which, when flavoured by the addition of the essential oils or the extract containing them, is, upon the addition of water, fit for use. The essential oils &c. can be added to deteriorated tea to improve it. The essential oils, or the extract containing them, and the tea extract are used for flavouring soda-water and other beverages and alimentary preparations.
Patent GB-189824381-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sliding Windows.
Inventor: HISCOCK JOHN
Filed: 1898-11-18
Granted: 1899-10-07
Abstract: 24,381. Hiscock, J. Nov. 18. Drawings to Specification. Sash fastenings.-Sliding bolts carried by the lower sash engage with slotted plates fixed to the upper sash stiles, and allow the sashes to be opened to a limited extent for the purpose of ventilation.
Patent GB-189905687-A (GB)
Title: Ironing Machine for Collars, Cuffs, Shirts, Fronts, and all Articles to be Glazed or Polished.
Inventor: ANDRE FELIX
Filed: 1899-03-16
Granted: 1900-02-03
Abstract: 5687. AndrÚ, F. March 16. Ironing-machines.-Fig. 1 shows a side elevation. The iron b, heated internally by gas or by solid heaters, is carried by the rock shaft f, to which are secured the arms b<1> regulated by a nut g<1>. The collar &c. is carried on a rotary cloth-covered cylinder k, having a flat portion k<1>, so that it is out of contact with the iron b except when rotated for use. In a modification, an oscillating table is employed in place of the cylinder k.
Patent GB-189907098-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Gauges.
Inventor: SCHRAM ALEXANDER LUMSDEN
Filed: 1899-04-04
Granted: 1900-03-31
Abstract: 7098. Schram, A. L. April 4. Gauge-glass fittings.-The upper and lower fittings are practically alike, the former only being shown. The head of the automatic cut-off valve F works loosely in the enlarged bore b<2> of the plug B<2> into which is screwed the fitting B of the glass tube D. The head is notched as shown at f<1>, f<1>, and has an annular knife edge at f<4>, and the body has apertures f<2>, f<2>, close to the head, and notches f<3>, f<3> at the end. A spring G tends to hold the valve in the position shown. When the glass D breaks, the valve is driven out till the knife edge f<4> enters an annular recess b<3> in the face of the fitting B, the water and steam being thus confined to the boiler. When a new glass has been fitted, the valve is pressed back by screwing in the plug b. The water and steam can then pass round the head f and through the apertures f<2> and notches f <3> to establish equilibrium.
Patent GB-189908835-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Pen-holder and Pencil-point Protector.
Inventor: BARLACH ERNST
Filed: 1899-04-27
Granted: 1899-05-27
Abstract: 8835. Barlach, E. April 27. Point-protectors; pencils; penholders. - Fig. 3 shows a cross-section of the appliance. A rubber sheath A has secured to it a number of metal strips B. It may be used as a point-protector, to provide a grip for the fingers, or a nib may be held between it and the penholder or pencil.
Patent GB-189908942-A (GB)
Title: Can Labelling Machine.
Inventor: PARKE LYMAN CURTIS
Filed: 1899-04-28
Granted: 1899-09-02
Abstract: 8942. Parke, L. C. April 28. Damping and affixing labels.-Relates to a machine for pasting and affixing labels on cans. The cans A are delivered by curved arms of the carrier D, and are guided by a flange and a guiderod J down the run-way. A chain or belt E, tightened by the pulley E', gears the carrier D to the pulley F, over which and the pulley F<1> runs the belt G provided with projections to obviate slip. The lower side of this belt G is pressed down by pulleys I mounted on pivoted arms H<1>. Paste is applied to the can by the roller K<1> in the adjustable paste receptacle K. The labels are held on a table M, which is pressed upwards by a spring N between a sliding and a spring guide R', R to centre the labels, which are inserted through the door L'. A counterweighted plate 0 locks the shank of the table M while it is being charged, and when the labels are exhausted the table presses back a spring catch o and allows the rock shaft q<1> to turn an arm q<2> into the path of the cans to stop the supply. Paste is applied to the lower ends of the labels by a scraper g working over a square or other shaft a, which turns in a casing to which paste is supplied from a receptacle W. This shaft a is turned by a ratchet and ratchet bars d attached to the axis of the pulley F<1>, which rises and falls as the cans pass under it. A toothed roller i holds the label until it is drawn out by the can, which then passes under the brush k and spring plate l.
Patent GB-189913959-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gramophones.
Inventor: CONN CHARLES GERARD
Filed: 1899-07-06
Granted: 1899-08-19
Abstract: 13,959. Conn, C. G. July 6. Phonographs and like sound-recording instrument.5.-Relates to gramophones in which the sound is collected from both sides of the diaphragm and the reproducing-apparatus is positively driven. ' The motor mechanism, Fig. 1, is arranged with a winding-up arbor 27, which not only winds up the spring but resets the reproducing-stylus at its initial point by means of gearing and a toothed segment on the shaft carrying the trumpets 56, 56<a>. The motor also carries a governor 16 and foot-plate brake with adjusting-screws 22, 25 for regulating the speed. The diaphragm 41, Fig. 6, is mounted in a recessed case 38 closed by a recessed cap 43, and is provided with a stylus rod 47 which passes through a leaf spring plate 52 attached at either end by screws 50 to the case 38. The stylus 54 itself is removable, and is held in position by a screw 55. The case 38 and cap 43 are provided with extensions 46, 46<a>, Fig. 3, connected either to a common sound trumpet or, as shown, to two sound trumpets 56, 56<a> arranged in juxtaposition. The trumpets are provided with a pivot hinge 57 carrying a rod 60, the free end of which is hinged to a socket capable of clamping on to the shaft of the driving-segment. Friction play is allowed at this joint for resetting.
Patent GB-189915857-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and Connected with Typewriting Machines.
Inventor: GUENTHER JEAN
Filed: 1899-08-03
Granted: 1899-09-23
Abstract: 15,857. G³nther, J. Aug. 3. Type-writers.-The keyboard consists of a number of push-buttons a which close the circuits of electromagnets b having armatures c which form the lower ends of rods g pivoted to the shorter arms of the bell-crank levers h, which carry the type d. Whenever a rod g is drawn down by its electromagnets, a circuit y is closed through the contacts i, k so as to energize the electromagnet f, which operates the spacing-mechanism. The circuit y can also be closed through the spacing-key l. The strength of the electromagnets may be so regulated that the strengths of the impressions produced by the various type are of a uniform character.
Patent GB-189916251-A (GB)
Title: Method and Apparatus for Cutting Worm-wheels.
Filed: 1899-08-09
Granted: 1900-05-12
Abstract: 16,251. Abel, C. D., [Chemnitzer Strickmaschinen Fabrik]. Aug. 9. Making toothed gearing. - Worm and screw wheels of different diameters and with teeth of any inclination are cut in a machine by employing one worm milling-cutter only. Fig. 3 shows by way of comparison such a cutter used for cutting a spur wheel. The wheel and cutter are continuously rotated, and the cutter is gradually advanced in the direction of the axis of the spurwheel. In cutting a worm-wheel as in Fig. 5, it is necessary in effect for the cutter to move in a helical path around the cylindrical surface of the wheel, but by this invention such a movement is avoided ; the cutter moves in the direction of the axis of the wheel, as in cutting spur gearing, and it is given an extra turning movement in lieu of a movement around the periphery of the wheel. Figs. 9 and 10 show the gear-cutting machine. The wheel b to be cut is turned at a suitable speed by spur and worm gearing e,f, g, while the cutter is rotated by the pinions i, k, the latter carried on an arm on and driving the shaft q, and gearing r, s, t. The extra rotation is given to the cutter by turning the pinion n, in which the epicyclic pinion k works, through gearing y, z, o, p, by means of the screw v, which moves the cutter across the face of the wheel.
Patent GB-189920275-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for and Method of Making "Saggars" and the like.
Inventor: ROBINSON BENJAMIN
Filed: 1899-10-10
Granted: 1900-08-25
Abstract: 20,275. Robinson, B. Oct. 10. Moulding saggers &c.-A bat or slab D of clay is placed on a loose plate C on a table A of a pipemaking or extrusion machine fitted with an adjustable centre K and a die plate H carrying a cutting-rim E for trimming the edges of the slabs. The table is raised by a lever until the plate is in contact with the rim, the clay is forced through the die so as to unite with the slab, and the table is released, and forced down by the extruded body of the sagger as shown in dotted lines. Air is admitted to the inside of the sagger through adjustable pipes F and a hole F<1> in the core. The core K and die plate H can be replaced by a slotted die plate for producing the slabs D.
Patent GB-189921721-A (GB)
Title: An Improved and Adjustable Spring Gag or Mouth Prop for Dentists' Use.
Inventor: FRY ARTHUR
Filed: 1899-10-31
Granted: 1900-09-22
Abstract: 21,721. Fry, A., and Barry, L. P. Oct. 31. Gagging-appliances.-A gag or mouth-prop for dentists' use consists of a U-shaped frame A made from spring steel and having pivoted at each end a block F carrying a pad I to engage the gums. The arms of the frames are pressed apart, when desired, by causing the pointed end of a rod D, pivoted at a to a piece B which slides on the upper arm and is adjustably secured thereto by a stud C working in a slot in the arm, to engage in a rack formed on the other arm. A spring E presses the rod against the rack. The gag is released by releasing the rod D. In a modification, the rod D is formed with a rule joint in the centre, the spring E in this case being dispensed with.
Patent GB-189922185-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Sprocket Wheel and Chain Gear.
Inventor: HADDAN REGINALD
Filed: 1899-11-06
Granted: 1900-09-01
Abstract: 22,185. Haddan, R., [Hollingsworth, J. C.]. Nov. 6. Chain-wheels.-For driving chains composed of twisted links or loops, as shown, wheels are employed having teeth shaped to pass between the loops, and curved seats terminating in shoulders for the sides of the links.
Patent GB-189922851-A (GB)
Title: Improved Push Joint for Tobacco Pipes having Amber Mouthpieces.
Inventor: BLATTER JEAN GEORGE
Filed: 1899-11-16
Granted: 1900-01-27
Abstract: 22,851. Blatter, J. G. Nov. 16. Tobacco pipes.-Relates to a push joint for pipes having amber mouthpieces. A junction piece B of bone or other suitable light - coloured material is provided with a covering V of vulcanite or the like which forms the push joint with the socket of the stem. The piece B has a screwed projection S for fixing it in the end of the mouthpiece.
Patent GB-190002076-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cameras.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1900-02-01
Granted: 1900-03-03
Abstract: 2076. Imray, O., [Peck, O. H.]. Feb. 1. Roller slides.- Relates to feeding and clipping mechanism for roller slides. The film Z is fed between two feed-rollers 5 and 6, one of which 5 i s intermittently driven by a segmental toothed wheel on the axis 8, this wheel being continuously turned by the pinion 12, which is connected to an external lever. On the axis 8 is mounted also a cam 20 which raises and drops the free end 18 of the movable blade of a shears, by the fall of which the film is cut. This blade is pressed down by a spring 17. The blade may be locked by a hooked stop when it is desired to feed several lengths of the film before cutting, as in a panoramic camera. The shears may be replaced by a pricker.
Patent GB-190005116-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Method of and Means for Filling and Weighing Grain, Seed, or the like into Sacksor the like after being Discharged in Bulk from Vessels and Granaries.
Inventor: BROWN ROBERT
Filed: 1900-03-17
Granted: 1901-02-01
Abstract: 5116. Brown, R. March 17. Filling grain into sacks, after being discharged in bulk from vessels &c. A grain receptacle b, Fig. 1, is mounted upon a wheeled base a to which is also attached an elevator e, for filling the receptacle. The grain is discharged through shoots c into sacks on the weighing-machine c'. A sliding valve on the neck of the shoot is operated automatically to cut off the supply when a given weight has been put into a sack. Fig. 2 shows the apparatus for effectiog this. The sliding plate f is attached to one end of a pivoted lever g, the other end of which is attached by a rod g<1> to a lever g<3>. When the weights on the scale are balanced, the pan which bears on the end l of a lever j<3>, rises and allows a spring w<2> to act and transmit a pull by a cord h to toggle links j, thus bringing the spring q into action to operate the lever g<3> and close the valve f.
Patent GB-190007647-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Vapour Lamps.
Inventor: MATTHEWS MATTHEW WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-04-25
Granted: 1901-03-02
Abstract: 7647. Matthews, M. W. April 25. Vapour lamps.-The flow of the oil to the burner is retarded or regulated by placing a tapered compressible plug in the oil-supply pipe e. This plug consists of brass or other wires a, grouped and brazed closely together at one end b, somewhat like a brush. The insertion and removal of the plug is facilitated either by brazing a stouter wire in the centre thereof, or by screwing in a tapered metallic core f. In the latter case, the flow of the oil may be regulated by adjusting the core to increase or decrease the pressure on the wires.
Patent GB-190011244-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with the Dabbing Brush Mechanism of Combing Machines.
Inventor: LAYLAND WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1900-06-21
Granted: 1901-03-30
Abstract: 11,244. Layland, W. E. June 21. Combing - machines.-In order to reduce the wear and tear of the dabbing-brush, it is moved horizontally at the same speed and in the same direction as the comb circles during the time the brush is in contact with the teeth of the same. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 2, the brush is carried at the foot of a bar h, which embraces an eccentric g and is pivoted at l to a vertically-sliding bar m operated by a second eccentric d, the eccentrics being so set with regard to one another as to cause the brush to move with the combs during the time it is in contact with them. In a modification, the bar h is in two parts, of which the one carrying the brush is caused to move in horizontal slides formed in the other portion of the bar. The whole of the slotted bar h may be made to move horizontally as well as vertically.
Patent GB-190013030-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Portable Machines for Grinding, Drilling, or Analogous Purposes.
Inventor: BROWN HAROLD PITNEY
Filed: 1900-07-19
Granted: 1900-08-25
Abstract: 13,030. Brown, H. P. July 19. Surfacing.-A grinding-apparatus is made portable for operating on the rail joints of electric railways and tramways in sit¹. The frame is preferably made with metal ends a connected to wooden side rails a<2>. Handles D are clamped in lugs a<4>, and legs C in sockets a<3>. A shaft G is driven by gearing f, g and a crank handle f<2>. A flexible shaft H is attached to the shaft G, which carries a flywheel g<2>. The free end of the flexible shaft is connected to a short shaft i<2> passing through a sleeve I, Fig. 3, and carrying a grinding - disc J. The disc may be replaced by a drill &c. The whole machine may be readily taken to pieces for packing.
Patent GB-190013593-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Waistcoats.
Inventor: SLATTER EDWIN
Filed: 1900-07-28
Granted: 1901-06-08
Abstract: 13,593. Slatter, E., and Slatter, G. July 28. Waistcoats for hot climates are formed with usual fronts A, B, which are connected by a back band D with or without one or more straps D<1> for adjusting the length, and also by a neck or collar band E attached to the band D by a band or strap F, which may be adjustable.
Patent GB-190016014-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Attaching India Rubber and Leather Soles to Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: MATTHEW PATRICK MILLAR
Filed: 1900-09-08
Granted: 1900-12-31
Abstract: 16,014. Matthew, P. M. Sept. 8. Soles; insoles; wells and welting; toe-caps; uppers. -Relates mainly to the attachment of india-rubber or leather soles. Fig. 1 shows a cross-section of a welt used for this purpose. It consists of two strips a, b of rubber fabric, sewn together with their smooth surfaces in contact. The fabric consists of some textile material, cut on the bias, or of stockinette or other elastic material cut on the straight, and coated on one side with smooth rolled rubber and on the other with stronglyadhesive rubber. Leather may be used in place of textile fabric. The part a which is attached to the upper may be cut so as to form a toecap or a plain or ornamental golosh, and in the case of heavy boots may be made of some thick material to resist hard wear. A single folded strip may take the place of the two described. This strip is first caused to adhere to the upper, its ends at the heel being neatly joined. A middle sole c is then secured by turning the strip over it as shown in Fig. 3. This sole is preferably cut from a calendered sheet of rubber mixed with cotton or other fibrous material, or from leather, cork, &c., and is coated with vulcanizing- solution to cause it to adhere strongly. An ordinary sole, with or without a heel, is then attached in an ordinary manner, as shown in Fig. 3.